A Good Start

I actually started yesterday (April 20), weighed myself and started my workouts. The workout part was simple because I semi-regularly take my friend and co-worker's Reaction Cycling class on Tuesday mornings. I was already signed up for it (have to sign up early or you WON'T get a bike-it's that popular!)
I say it was simple, but it was not easy!!! 40 minutes of intense cardio, with Damon pushing us to do our best. We all know each other in the class and push each other, too.

I stupidly, going full on with the "diet plan" took a fat-burner before the class, too.

Tip: Fat-burners are stimulants! And they increase your heart rate! So if you take one before a cardio class, your heart rate can get uncomfortably high.

I had to stop several times to catch my breath.

Weight today: 174.8 lbs! (Wow, I've already lost .4 lbs!!!!) Of course I know that our weight fluctuates daily, but that drop is motivating, and I'm claiming it!!!

My workout today was just strength training. I did a total body workout, with supersets (two exercises for the same body part, back-to-back), and mini circuits.
Here's the basics:
2 leg exercises followed by 2 chest exercises, then repeat.
2 shoulder exercises followed by 2 back exercises and 1 abdominal exercise, then repeat.
2 triceps exercises followed by another abdominal exercise, then repeat.

EXERCISE OF THE DAY:
MODIFIED PLANKS
Hold a push-up position. That's it!
Be on your toes (no knees here!) Make sure your body is straight from your head to your toes (your behind isn't lifted). Make sure your hands are directly underneath your shoulders.
Keep your abdominal muscles drawn in and tight, and tighten up your legs as well (especially the quadriceps.) And KEEP BREATHING!
Hold for up to 30 seconds. Rest and repeat.
This is great for the ABs, the back, and the shoulders.